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Egg-Free Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ⅓ cup avocado oil 
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • ⅓ cup milk (or dairy free alternative, if needed)
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup finely shredded zucchini, with excess water squeezed out

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with 12 liners or spray with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce, oil, sugar, milk, yogurt, and vanilla extract.
  3. Add the flours, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until just combined.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips and shredded zucchini.
  5. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups and sprinkle with extra chocolate chips.
  6. Bake for 23-25 minutes, until the tops spring back lightly when touched.
  7. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.